US Bridges

Tuttle Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee

Poor

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 0.8 MI N of Squawfield RD · Structure no. 000000000003347

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuttle Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee is a wood or timber slab carrying Tuttle Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 115 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTuttle Road
CrossesE Br ST Joseph of Maumee
Location0.8 MI N of Squawfield RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsdale County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.82354, -84.439
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2014)
Projected traffic36 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuttle Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Tuttle Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Tuttle Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Tuttle Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Tuttle Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.